Kodagam: 1 definition

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Kodagam means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kodagam in India is the name of a plant defined with Centella asiatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Glyceria repanda (Gaudin) Nutt. (among others).

2) Kodagam is also identified with Garcinia cambogia It has the synonym Garcinia cambogia Hort. ex Boerl. (etc.).

3) Kodagam is also identified with Tylophora asthmatica It has the synonym Cynanchum vomitorium Lam. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Ann. Gen. Sci. Phys. (1820)
· Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica (1991)
· Flora Peruviana (1802)
· American Journal of Botany (1976)
· Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift (1924)
· Flora BorealiAmericana (1803)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kodagam, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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